A photo of Vanya Noel giving a speech behind a lectern.

Graduating speakers discussed the pathways that brought them to being a 0.5er.

‘We don’t all need to be integers’: Brown celebrates ’25.5ers at Midyear Completion Ceremony

By Ivy Huang | December 10 | University News

Graduating speakers discussed the pathways that brought them to being a 0.5er.

A far-out photo showing the Center for Career Exploration building.

The gift will fund new initiatives and support the Careers in the Common Good professional pathway. ...

Brown names Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration after $20 million donation

By Samah Hamid | December 10 | University News

The gift will fund new initiatives and support the Careers in the Common Good professional pathway. ...

Tandar plans to study medicine and bioengineering in the United Kingdom.

Clara Tandar ’25 MD’29 awarded Marshall Scholarship

By Emily Feil | December 9 | University News

Tandar plans to study medicine and bioengineering in the United Kingdom.

Grounds for conversation: Students’ favorite coffee shops near campus

By Kate Butts | December 7 | University News

Illustration of a girl enjoying a cup of coffee as other drinks float in the foreground.

Within half a mile from campus, there are at least seven cafes students can go to for a pick-me-up.

How three alums are continuing their Brown journeys as faculty, staff

By Millie Barter | December 7 | University News

While many Brown graduates scatter across the world after their time on College Hill, some find themselves staying in or returning to Providence. The Herald spoke to three alums who are now employed by the University.

Opinions

Gupta ’25 MD’29: How to escape being consumed by a crush

By Anusha Gupta | December 8

There are many perfectly reasonable fixations at Brown: The campus turkey that always shows up just in time for finals, the endless supply of sugary cereal, the wildly cool professor who you are convinced might just be the smartest person in the world.

Editors’ Note: A heartfelt thank you for the lessons we’ve learned at 88 Benevolent

By 135th Editorial Board | December 5

The weekend before our first night of production as the new editorial board, we took it upon ourselves to usher in a slate of new changes — rearranging dusty couches and furniture, installing our neon “135” sign and adorning the walls of 88 Benevolent St. with a collection of freshly printed photos. ...

Editors’ Note: Announcing The Herald’s 136th Editorial Board

By 135th Editorial Board | December 5

The Herald is proud to announce the members of its 136th Editorial Board, which will oversee the paper through its 135th year.

Edelson ’29: We should be more thankful

By Clay Edelson | December 5

Last week, Brunonians traveled far and wide to observe Thanksgiving, a holiday celebrating family, food and gratitude. Every year, when the day rolls around, my family embarks on a special tradition to give thanks: We go around the dinner table and share one physical thing, one person and one aspect ...

Canfield ’28: The costs of cuts to foreign aid

By Ethan Canfield | December 5

While testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that “no one has died” because of funding cuts to the United States Agency for International Development, a claim that the Trump White House has continuously pushed to defend its overhaul of American ...

University News

The data behind Brown’s highest governing body

By Roma Shah and Natalia Banos Delgado | December 5

The Herald explored the career and educational backgrounds, composition and political activity of the Corporation’s members.

Fighting the College Hill floods: Brown takes steps to contain stormwater

By Ethan Schenker | December 5

Increasingly severe rain storms are straining an aging city and campus infrastructure.

Food insecurity continues to rise among grad students, GSC spending suggests

By Ian Ritter | December 4

New graduate student groups claimed that they have recently faced stricter scrutiny from the SAO.

New course sequence reduces number of seats in CHEM 0350 next spring, changes organic chemistry offerings

By Alejandro Ruiz | December 4

The course will enroll 410 students this spring, a drop from last year’s enrollment of 555.

Ashish Jha to leave School of Public Health

By Elise Haulund | December 4

Academic Dean of the School of Public Health Francesca Beaudoin PhD’16 will serve as interim dean starting Jan. 1.

Arts & Culture

The cover for Rachel Chinouriri's EP "Little House"

Rachel Chinouriri’s newest EP builds a ‘Little House’ you’ll never want to leave

By Nora Rowe | December 4

“Little House" offers creative alt-pop and a new level of surety for the British artist.

‘Zootopia 2’ draws herds of viewers with stunning animation, world building

By Michaela Hanson | December 3

The sequel to 2016’s “Zootopia” raises more questions than it answers.

Metro

Two men sparring as part of Beat the Streets

‘Like a second family’: Providence youth wrestling program kicks off winter season

By Seyla Fernandez | December 5

The Providence chapter of Beat the Streets New England serves hundreds of students at a variety of local schools.

With holiday travel demand, some students are turning from Amtrak to buses, flights

By Sanai Rashid | December 5

Thanksgiving travel on FlixBus and Greyhound buses has increased more than 30% compared to last year.

How prices at College Hill convenience stores stack up

By Maya Kelly | December 4

The Herald compared the prices of popular items and spoke to students about purchasing preferences.

Behind the scenes of WaterFire

By Maya Nelson, Annika Singh, Talia Egnal, Michelle Bi and Sophia Wotman | December 4

Amid the installation’s financial challenges, The Herald spoke to WaterFire organizers, staffers, vendors and performers at the Nov. 1 full lighting.

Sports

Science & Research

Photograph looking up at the branches of a tree

The treescape of College Hill

By Manav Musunuru | December 5

The Herald mapped the various trees that populate the streets around Brown.

Irene Papanicols presenting at the “Examining U.S. Health Policy Narratives from a Comparative Perspective" event

Brown professor examines common critiques of US health care system at talk

By Jonathan Kim | December 5

Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Irene Papanicolas compared U.S. health outcomes to global health data from other countries.